AT Roller Coaster: Morgan's Mill Road to Rod Hollow Shelter (Rating: A)
Details
REQUIRED: You must read the following https://nvhc.com/signin.pdf and then answer the question that you will see when you RSVP with "I accept" to be permitted on the hike.
DIFFICULTY & ROUTE: Starting at the Appalachian Trail Access Morgans Mill Rd, 1953 State Rte 605, Bluemont, VA, we'll hike southbound on the Appalachian Trail until we reach Rod Hollow Shelter. After a snack break, we'll retrace our steps back to the parking lot. The trail is rocky in sections with a couple of shallow stream crossings. There are several ascents and descents. Total distance about 7.5 miles, elevation gain 2,200'.
PACE: 2.8 mph on average, more slowly on steep or slippery terrain.
BRING: Water, snacks/lunch, hiking boots/shoes, and first aid kit. Hiking poles are optional, but recommended.
DOGS: Dogs are permitted on this hike in accordance with the NVHC Dog Policy. Please contact me via private message if you wish to bring your dog.
CARPOOL: The suggested carpool location is at the Dulles Town Center Park & Ride. https://maps.app.goo.gl/obcXkKGAXqrFnf1E6
Driving time from there to the trailhead is about 40 minutes. Please arrive at the Park and Ride by 7:50 AM to form carpools so all cars can leave at 8 AM. The GPS coordinates for the trailhead parking lot are provided below.
Neither the Club nor the hike leaders are responsible for coordinating transportation to/from the trailhead. Hikers are not guaranteed to get a ride from the carpool location. Carpooling is organized by the participants and they participate at their own risk.
Suggested carpool fee is $5.
PARK FEES: None
TRAILHEAD: https://maps.app.goo.gl/EB3B1MU9NZXeJJPcA
Trailhead meetup time: 8:50 AM. We hike at 9:00.
Morgan's Mill Road is gravel and bumpy in sections, and the entrance to the parking area is sloped and uneven.
MAP: https://www.alltrails.com/explore/map/at-roller-coaster-section-morgan-s-mill-rd-605-south-to-myron-glaser-cabin-out-back-3ee15cc?u=i&sh=rr7xq6
DIFFICULTY RATING: A
You must be experienced in hikes of this distance and elevation gain.
LEADER: Maryellen Trevisan 202-730-5314